Grip strength can indicate heart health. A study links weaker grip to higher risks of heart issues. Grip strength is a better predictor than blood pressure. Test grip with a dynamometer or tennis ball ...

For evaluating vascular surgery patients, a handheld device available on Amazon for $50 provides a low-cost and simpler alternative to other frailty measures. Using a grip strength test to evaluate ...

A 3-second grip strength test might predict how well you'll age. Weaker grip strength has been linked to higher risks of heart disease, cognitive decline, certain cancers, and early death. To test and ...

Maintaining a firm grip helps you perform better at the gym and in everyday life. We spoke to experts about why it matters ...

A simple hand-grip test may be a reliable way to monitor possible declines in people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. University of British Columbia researchers Jenn Jakobi and Gareth Jones just ...

A connection between a person’s ability to maintain a firm grip and having the self-control to finish their schoolwork has been made by a team of researchers. Researchers at McMaster University have ...